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International Harp Competition of Italy 2014

International Harp Competition of Italy 2014

On July 4 has started the 1st edition of the International Harp Competition of Italy in Como. Jury: Isabelle Perrin (France), President Monica Turoni (Italy), Artistic Director Jaymee Haefner (USA) Elia Guarneri Silvino (Italy)   The Finalists who will perform...

2014 Anne Adams Awards Results

2014 Anne Adams Awards Results

The American Harp Society has announced winners of the 2014 Anne Adams Awards. Chloé Tula, Sophia Graf, and Molly O'Roarke were chosen among nine finalists to receive the three $2,000 awards designated for full-time study of the harp at a college or university. The...

LaCrosse Irish Festival Celtic Harp Competition

The LaCrosse Irish Festival will sponsor a Celtic Harp Competition on Saturday August 9, 2014. "The purpose of the competition is to encourage musicians of all levels, ages, and backgrounds to further develop their skills," according to the competition's website....

Camac Announces Winners

Camac Announces Winners

Camac Harps has announced the results of the Camac Harp Competition, London, which took place May 4 and 5, 2014. The competition, which was part of the 2014North London Festival of Music, Drama and Dance, was open to harpists up to age 30 living or studying in the...

AHS Announces repertoire for 2015

The American Harp Society has announced the required repertoire for its 21st National Competition, which will take place in 2015. The competition includes five divisions for harpists up to 30 years of age and awards prizes from $100 to $2500. The winner of the Young...

Final Results of the Dutch Harp Competition

Final Results of the Dutch Harp Competition

After five very intense days, the Dutch Harp Festival and Competition concluded with a grand finale concert on Sunday: No Harp, No Glory! The three finalists of the competition performed with the Ludwig orchestra, under the direction of Ed Spanjaard. For this final...

USAIHC Announces Repertoire for 2016

USAIHC Announces Repertoire for 2016

The USA International Harp Competition has announced repertoire for its next competition, which will take place in summer, 2016, in Bloomington, Ind. The competition includes four stages, and all works must be performed by memory, with the exception of the 2015...

Hungarian Competition Names Winners

The 3rd International Harp Competition In Szeged, Hungary was held November 28–December 1. Prizes were awarded in three, age specific divisions as follows: Results of category Under 25 First Prize: Katrina Szederkényi (Canada/Hungary) Second Prize: Arianna Rossi...

Nippon Harp Competition Names Winners

The 25th Nippon Harp Competition was held in Soka City November 13–17, 2013. Prizes were awarded in the Professional Division as follows: 1st: Oksana Sushkova (Russia) 2nd: Noël Wan (Taiwan) 3rd: Hinako Hara (Japan) 4th (tie): Nozomi Masuda (Japan), Tomoko Takada...